by Jim Smith | Jan 22, 2022 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Lists, Role Call - The Best of Disney
(A version of this post was shared with Pirates & Princesses and published on January 17, 2022.) Editor’s Update: March 26, 2024 Magic Kingdom – Walt Disney World’s original theme park – recently turned fifty years young. It is the park with the...
by Jim Smith | Jan 13, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
“Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” – Walt Disney, July 17, 1955 Disney Parks have long been known for providing a wholesome, family-friendly experience for all who enter the magical gates. Walt always wanted to offer...
by Jim Smith | Jan 6, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
The American public has long had a fascination with the friendly skies. From the early days of the Wright Brothers through the supersonic age of highways in the sky, people have had a romantic relationship with air travel. Come fly with us today as we visit two of...
by Jim Smith | Dec 7, 2021 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
“Got a whale of a tale to tell you, lads, a whale of a tale or two ’bout the flappin’ fish and the girls I’ve loved, On nights like this with the moon above, A whale of a tale, and it’s so true, I swear by my tattoo” – Kirk Douglas...
by Jim Smith | Nov 17, 2021 | Bits & Pieces, Disney, Media
Disney has partnered with Minecraft to issue a Magic Kingdom downloadable content (DLC) pack to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary. Per today’s post on Disney Parks Blog, the game pack will replicate the Magic Kingdom park. The game pack is full of familiar iconic...
